Kagawa prefecture (香川県; Kagawa-ken) is located on Shikoku island, Japan. The capital is Takamatsu.
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Kagawa prefectural symbol |
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| Capital | Takamatsu |
| Region: | Shikoku |
| Island: | Shikoku |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 47th
1,861.70 km² 2.8% |
| Population
- Total (2000) - Density |
Ranked 40th
1,022,843 549/km² |
| Districts: | 7 |
| Municipalities: | 43 |
| ISO 3166-2: | JP-37 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Olive (Olea europaea) |
| Pref. Tree: | Olive tree (Olea europaea) |
| Pref. Bird: | Oriental cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus) |
| Table of contents |
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2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Tourism 7 Prefectural symbols 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links |
Kagawa is currently the smallest prefecture, by area, in Japan. Osaka prefecture held that title, until Kansai International Airport was reclaimed from the ocean in the early 1990's, pushing its land area slightly above Kagawa's.
History
Geography
Cities
Districts
Economy
Demographics
Culture
Tourism
Prefectural symbols
Miscellaneous topics
External links